Johnson County Flyers R/C - Bobby Sellers Memorial Flying Field | RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Alvarado, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station KFWS, 8.1 nm away: wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The runway orientation (17/35) was measured from public aerial imagery and drives the live crosswind meter on this page. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Great flying weather
Light air suits every model, including park flyers, light foamies, and micro indoor-style aircraft outdoors.
Based on KFWS, 8.1 nm away. Measured at the airport, not the field.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
Runway winds & crosswind
Pre-filled with runway 17/35, measured from aerial imagery. Adjust it if your club flies different numbers and we'll remember your change on this device.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | ~410 ft | - | 6 mph head | 2 mph right |
| 35 | ~410 ft | - | 6 mph tail | 2 mph left |
Runway numbers are magnetic while reported winds are true north. Treat components as approximate for RC field use. Are these your club's verified runway numbers? Tell us and we'll show them for every visitor.
Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location: conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 81° / 64° | S 10 mph | 15% |
| Thu | Partly Sunny | 81° / 64° | S 10 mph | 14% |
| Fri | Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 74° / 59° | SE 5 mph | 27% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- off of Asher Rd, Alvarado, TX, 76009-6462
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Cars
- Field features
- Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Handicap Accessible, Porta-Pots, Privately Owned, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Spectators Welcome, Windsock Poles, Windsocks, Workbenches
- Club website
- www.facebook.com/groups/1540021199586321/ ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
Know your neighbors: model aircraft must give way to full-scale traffic at all times.
These airports operate around Johnson County Flyers R/C - Bobby Sellers Memorial Flying Field. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KFWS, 8.1 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,200 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.20 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KFWS 281452Z 19005KT 10SM FEW032 BKN065 19/17 A3020
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Live crosswind meter
EstimatedRunway 17/35 against live wind from KFWS.
Wind is 23° off runway 17, the end with the most headwind right now.
~410 ft, orientation estimated from aerial imagery, true-north headings (matches reported winds). Fly here? Get this field verified
Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
EstimatedRunway 17/35 drawn from measurements on aerial imagery.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Fly here? Get this field verified
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 2978
- AMA district
- District 8
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Alvarado
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 76009-6462
- Coordinates
- 32.4435, -97.2382
- Nearest weather station
- KFWS · 8.1 nm
- Nearest airport
- 9TS6 · 4.9 nm
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Runway
- 17/35 (est.)
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication. It is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions: assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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